MUSCAT: Authorities in Oman have confiscated a large quantity of expired and fraudulent paint products as part of their intensified campaign against commercial fraud and consumer safety violations. The inspection uncovered expired paints, products with erased or manipulated expiry dates, and unsafe powder materials being sold in local markets. These actions reflect the Authority’s strong commitment to holding violators accountable and ensuring that consumers are not exposed to harmful or unauthorized goods.
During the inspection, judicial officers identified 935 litres of expired paint, 44 litres of paint with removed expiry dates, and 654 litres of paint with erasable expiry dates. In addition, they discovered 350 kilogrammes of expired powder and 450 kilogrammes of powder products with manipulated or erasable expiry dates. The combined total amounted to 471 containers of paint and powder products, which were immediately seized from the establishment to prevent further distribution.
Legal action has already been initiated against the violators under Article 2 of the Unified GCC Commercial Fraud Combating Law and Article 7 of the Consumer Protection Law and its Executive Regulations. These measures underline the Authority’s uncompromising stance on upholding consumer rights and applying strict penalties on businesses attempting to bypass regulations. The legal framework in place provides the necessary tools to deter such practices and preserve the integrity of market operations.
The Authority has reaffirmed its commitment to continuous monitoring of markets, with ongoing field inspections designed to identify and remove products that endanger public health or consumer rights. Consumers are also urged to play an active role by reporting any suspicious or illegal practices through the Authority’s official communication channels. This cooperative approach between authorities and the public aims to create safer, more transparent markets across Oman.
